David Collins

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Introduction:

Hi, my name is David. Let me help you to discover London and England...

I was born and raised here in London and have always had a deep passion and curiosity for the history and culture that awaits you here.

After university I spent several years in St. Petersburg Russia, teaching, working in film and as a tourist guide. I then travelled the world as a writer before returning to what I consider to be the finest city in the world! I have been leading bespoke tours here for many years.

I am happy to take you on a panoramic tour, walking tour or guided visit to one of our many historic buildings, churches, museums or galleries.
I will be equally glad to go further afield to show you some of the fascinating places within easy reach of London such as Oxford, Bath, Canterbury, Stonehenge, Shakespeare's birthplace Stratford-upon-Avon or Windsor and Eton.

London and England are full of stories and secrets – from Harry Potter to Dickens, spies to royalty – come and discover them with me!

I have given examples of tours below but will gladly tailor an experience to suit your desires and interests. Get in touch and let me know your wishes.

Personal Interests:

Food and Drink

Music and Opera

Travel

Politics

Art

St Paul's Cathedral

Tower of London

Westminster Abbey

Legal London

Windsor and Eton

Special Interests:

Walking Tours

Some examples of walking tours:
Legal London - I come from a family of lawyers and judges and have been immersed in the legal world since childhood.

City of London

Mayfair and St James

Royal London

Westminster and Government

Espionage
...and many more

I am happy to devise any tour to suit your interests

Regional Tours

Windsor and Eton - I was a pupil at Eton College and therefore know the place extremely well! I have been a frequent visitor to Windsor and the castle since childhood.

Oxford

Stonehenge and Salisbury

Canterbury

Bath

Stratford-upon-Avon
and Warwick Castle

The Cotswolds

Hampton Court Palace

Castles & Palaces

Castles and Palaces

Food & Drink

Food and Drink

Law

Law

Museums

Some examples of Museums and Galleries:

British Museum

National Gallery

Museum of London

Churchill War Rooms

Imperial War Museum

Victoria and Albert Museum

Natural History Museum

Wallace Collection

...and many more

Churches & Cathedrals

St. Pauls Cathedral - This cathedral is very important to me. I was baptised here and my grandfather worked here as a canon for over 30 years. Most of my family have been married or christened in this magnificent building